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I currently have a 75g RR with a 30g sump. The lighting is 2 175w Mh with 2 VHO's. I only keep softies, shrooms and LPS. I was considering down grading the light to T5's. I was think of getting a 36" fixture to center in the canopy. The tank is 48". Does anyone see any potential problems with...

Just acquired a small Coral Banded Shrimp. I already have a large one and was told it will kill the smaller one. Is this true? Right now its floating in a plastic container with some holes. mark

Saw this on ebay and was wondering if the unit is any good before I place a bid. New Reef 6st 100GPD Reverse Osmosis RO+DI Water Filters Thanks, Mark

I was replacing about 3 gallons of water daily because evaporation. I took out the 300 watt from the sump. Temp was around 79-81 degrees. Now it is around 74 with 1 gallon or less evaporation daily. Is this temp acceptable? Thanks, Mark

I am looking at this month's group buy and am considering one of the two RO/DI units. Does anyone have an opinion as to which is better? http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PR-RODI50&Category_Code=Premiumreef $149...

I would like to raise the skimmer in my sump but the PVC won't allow it. The skimmer sits in the first chamber. I plan to use egg crate and partition the sump diagonally and use one section for the filter sock and the other for LR and cheato. Then I plan to use egg crate in the second chamber...

I decided to make a hang-on holder for my smaller frags since the fish keep knocking them down. Question is I am tossing my dishwasher today and was wondering if I could use the container that you place the utensils in? My concern is did the soap leech into the plastic and could contaminate my...

Well everyone keeps asking me to post pics of my 75. Although I am not satisfied with the way it looks and probably never will be; here they are. Constructive criticism accepted otherwise keep the comments to yourself.....just kidding. Any photography comments greatly appreciated. Mark

Just noticed that my slipper coral is getting these white things on it. I tried blowing them off but no luck. Does anyone know what is going on with it? Sorry for the crappy pics. Thanks, Mark

I am considering purchasing this laptop. Will mainly use it for work. Only concern I have is the graphics card. I have read mixed reviews. I am sure for on-line and work it will be fine but may want to play a game or two. Anyone familiar with it? Thanks, Mark

I have a 30 gallon sump and my cheato doesn't seem to grow. It just vanishes. Any suggestions as to why this is happening. I have an in sump Berlin skimmer and a Phosban reactor HOB of sump. Thanks, Mark

First one: How much electricity do pumps and lights consume? My December bill was a little over $100 more than usual. I know I had Xmas lights on two trees and decorations outside. I have the following on my tank: a- Return pump 600 gallons per hour, brand unknown b- Koriala 3 c- Mag 5 on a...

I had some problems with my PH, which was posted in the Zoa forum. I was able to raiie it from 7.8 to 8.1 using Kent buffer. I know, I know. Anyway, did a water change of 7 gallons on my 75 gal tank and 30 gal sump. I just tested the PH and it dropped to 7.9, test was done 3 hrs later. I assumed...

MY PH has dropped from my last reading. It is normally at 8.4 but today it was at 7.8. Any ideas why and how to increase it? Only chnage I can think of I put a flow direction piece on my Hydor 3. I keep the fuge light 24/7. 75 gallon tank 30 gallon sump / fuge Berlin skimmer Ca - 400mg/L PH -...

How often should you change the phosban? I set mine up about two months ago and am wondering if its time to change it. Thanks, Mark

I acquired a 2.5" striatus tang about 2 months ago. Ever since it is in my tank the toadstool doesn't open, only at night and briefly. I caught him pecking around it and wont' move the fish to my sump and see if the leather opens more and during the day. A medium bottle trap won't fit in the...

I won a green hydno frag at the last meeting. It seemed to be doing well but I noticed that it is starting to turn a yellow brown color. I would say only 1/3 is still green. It was half way up the rocks. I have a 75 gallon tank, 2 VHO and 2 175w MH. Any advice would be appreciated. Mark

I would definitely pay to see this. http://mdn.mainichi.jp/national/news/20071203p2a00m0na017000c.html

Has anyone ever ordered from this place? They are having a 1/2 off sale on all inverts. http://bluezooaquatics.com/onsale.asp?did=2 Mark

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